Anatomy and Physiology 10th Edition by Patton Test Bank
Chapter 1-11
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE SS
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
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c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life SS SS SS SS
, ANS: B S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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ystems—groups of organs having a common function. SS SS SS SS SS SS
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. SS SS SS SS SS
ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
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c. systemic function SS
d. All of the above are correct.
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ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4 TOP: PhysiologySS SS SS S S
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization su
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ch as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4 TOP: PhysiologySS SS SS S S
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
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terms that are based on a person’s name.
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a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 S S SS
, TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: SS SS
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b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
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d. a subdivision of physiology.
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ANS: B S S DIF: Application REF: p. 5 S S S S SS TOP: Characteristics of Life
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7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
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a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
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b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
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d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
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8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
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a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level
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10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
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a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level
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11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
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a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
, ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 8 TOP: Body Systems
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12. The lungs are located in the:
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a. thoracic cavity. SS
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. SS
d. cranial cavity. SS
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
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13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
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a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. SS
c. right lung. SS
d. esophagus.
ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
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14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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a. abdominal cavity. SS
b. pelvic cavity. SS
c. dorsal cavity. SS
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 13 TOP: Body Cavities
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15. The number of abdominal regions is:
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a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 14 TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
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16. The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the:
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a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right lumbar. SS
d. left iliac. SS
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 15 TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
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17. A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the
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c. hypogastric
d. umbilical
Chapter 1-11
Chapter 01: Organization of the Body
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Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition
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MULTIPLE CHOICE SS
1. Which of the following describes anatomy?
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a. Using devices to investigate parameters such as heart rate and blood pressure
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b. Investigating human structure via dissections and other methods
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c. Studying the unusual manner in which an organism responds to painful stimuli
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d. Examining the physiology of life SS SS SS SS
, ANS: B S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 3 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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2. Systemic anatomy is a term that refers to:
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a. physiological investigation at a microscopic level. SS SS SS SS SS
b. anatomical investigation that begins in the head and neck and concludes at the feet.
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c. anatomical investigation that uses an approach of studying the body by s
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ystems—groups of organs having a common function. SS SS SS SS SS SS
d. anatomical investigation at the molecular level. SS SS SS SS SS
ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4 TOP: Anatomy and Physiology
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3. Physiology can be subdivided according to the studied.
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a. type of organism SS SS
b. organizational level NURSINGTB.COM SS
c. systemic function SS
d. All of the above are correct.
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ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4 TOP: PhysiologySS SS SS S S
4. Physiology:
a. recognizes the unchanging (as opposed to the dynamic) nature of things.
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b. investigates the body’s structure. SS SS SS
c. is concerned with organisms and does not deal with different levels of organization su
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ch as cells and systems.
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d. is the science that examines the function of living organisms and their parts.
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ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 4 TOP: PhysiologySS SS SS S S
5. One of the basic principles of the standardized terminology is the avoidance of
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, or
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terms that are based on a person’s name.
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a. homonyms
b. antonyms
c. eponyms
d. synonyms
ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization REF: p. 5 S S SS
, TOP: Language of Science and Medicine
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6. Metabolism refers to: SS SS
a. the chemical basis of life. SS SS SS SS
b. the sum of all the physical and chemical reactions occurring in the body.
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c. an organization of similar cells specialized to perform a certain function.
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d. a subdivision of physiology.
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ANS: B S S DIF: Application REF: p. 5 S S S S SS TOP: Characteristics of Life
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7. From smallest to largest, the levels of organization of the body are:
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a. organism, chemical, tissue, cellular, organ, system, organelle.
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b. chemical, microscopic, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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c. organism, system, organ, tissue, cellular, organelle, chemical.
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d. chemical, organelle, cellular, tissue, organ, system, organism.
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ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 6 TOP: Levels of Organization
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8. The smallest living units of structure and function in the body are:
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a. molecules.
b. cells.
c. organelles.
d. atoms.
ANS: B S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Levels of Organization
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9. An organization of many simN
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sNthG
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re.sC ciM
peO alized to perform a certain function is c
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alled a(n): SS
a. tissue.
b. organism.
c. system.
d. organ.
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Tissue Level
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10. An organ is one organizational level lower than a(n):
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a. system.
b. cell.
c. organelle.
d. tissue.
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 7 TOP: Organ Level
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11. The reproductive system includes all of the following except the:
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a. testes.
b. ovaries.
c. ureter.
d. penis.
, ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 8 TOP: Body Systems
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12. The lungs are located in the:
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a. thoracic cavity. SS
b. mediastinum.
c. abdominal cavity. SS
d. cranial cavity. SS
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
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13. The mediastinum contains all of the following except the:
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a. trachea.
b. venae cavae. SS
c. right lung. SS
d. esophagus.
ANS: C S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 12 TOP: Body Cavities
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14. The gallbladder lies in the:
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a. abdominal cavity. SS
b. pelvic cavity. SS
c. dorsal cavity. SS
d. mediastinum.
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 13 TOP: Body Cavities
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NURSINGTB.COM
15. The number of abdominal regions is:
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a. three.
b. five.
c. seven.
d. nine.
ANS: D S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 14 TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
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16. The abdominal region in which the urinary bladder is found is the:
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a. hypogastric.
b. epigastric.
c. right lumbar. SS
d. left iliac. SS
ANS: A S S DIF: Memorization
REF: p. 15 TOP: Abdominopelvic Regions
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17. A surgeon removing a gallbladder should know to find it in the
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a. right lumbar SS
b. right hypochondriac SS
c. hypogastric
d. umbilical